You can get the Netflix app on your Android phone or tablet, Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, or Amazon Fire tablet by going to the device's app store.
To get started, tap the link for your device below:
Additional operating system (OS) requirements:
| Minimum OS version required (for older versions of the Netflix app) | OS version required for the latest version of the Netflix app |
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If you're not seeing the Netflix app in your device's app store and your device meets the OS requirements above, go to the Can't find the Netflix app article and follow the steps for your device.
If your device is rooted or uses a modified OS version, you might not be able to download the Netflix app. Changes to the operating system, system settings, or certification status of rooted or modified devices may cause the Netflix app to not work or function properly. Go to Google's support site to learn more or check the status of your Android-based device.
You can also download and install the Netflix app with this step-by-step guide.
Follow this step-by-step guide to get the Netflix app on your phone or tablet.
Open the app store on your device. (It could be the Google Play Store, the Samsung Galaxy Store, or the Amazon Appstore.)
Tap the Search
button and enter "Netflix".
In the list, find and tap on the Netflix app.
Tap Install, then wait until the app is done installing.
Exit the app store.
Go to your device's home screen or apps list, then tap the Netflix app to open it.
Follow the steps to sign in or sign up for Netflix. If you aren't a Netflix member, learn how to sign up
If you have issues signing in, go to Can't sign in to Netflix and follow the steps.
Netflix streaming features on supported devices include:
Navigation
Search for titles by tapping the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the app. You can also scroll through rows of recommended genres on the home screen, or browse all genres from the menu in the upper left corner. To fast-forward or rewind, tap anywhere on the screen, then slide your finger either forward or backward along the progress bar. Press the back button to exit the movie.
Subtitles & alternate audio
During playback, tap the Subtitles and Alternate Audio icon at the top of the screen to configure subtitles and alternate language audio.
Picture in Picture (Android 8 or later)
Some Android phones and tablets allow you to watch Netflix while using other apps. Not all Android devices and operating systems are compatible. For detailed instructions and support on using Picture in Picture, contact your device manufacturer.
Downloads
Download select titles to watch when you can't be online. See our article about downloads to learn more.
Because a wide variety of devices with different capabilities use the Android operating system, certain Android devices are not compatible with the download feature. If you're using the latest version of the Netflix app and are not able to download Netflix content, you will need to use a different device to use this feature.
Use the options below to check if your Android model can play Netflix in HD (High Definition) video quality.
In addition to the phone and tablet models listed above, Android devices using one of the following processors, or chipsets, can also play Netflix in HD.
If your Android phone or tablet is listed above or uses an HD-compatible chipset but doesn't play in HD, follow these steps.
Use the options below to see Android phone and tablet models that can play Netflix video in HDR (High Dynamic Range). To learn more about watching Netflix in HDR, go to how to get the best video quality.
To sign out of the Netflix account on your device, follow these steps.
Open the Netflix app.
In the lower right, tap My Netflix
.
In the upper right, tap the Menu
.
Tap Sign Out
, then tap Sign Out to confirm.